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"My hope is to get it down, down all together and get the roots up, then they can't cause any trouble on the pavements for anyone to fall over on my pathway to go on through and also for my watermains."

How regeneration is changing the face of North Prospect

Several other trees in the area have been removed due to the redevelopment of North Prospect to make way for the fifth phase of development in the area.

The Herald recently reported how Woodville Road has become a ghost town as families who have lived on the street for decades have been moved out to make way for the 143 new homes planned for the site.

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The large scale regeneration scheme, one of the biggest projects of a generation, is due to be completed by 2020.

But with this has come the news that many healthy trees - believed to be more than 60 - have had to be chopped.

Christine says "i've had enough" (Image: Penny Cross)

Trees across the road from Christine’s property have been cut - but these were owned by Plymouth Community Homes.

Plymouth City Council said: "“We are aware of Ms Horton’s concerns and will be contacting her directly to deal with her enquiry.

“As always, we would advise all residents who have an issue with trees to contact us directly by using our online self-service system as this is the quickest and most effective way of ensuring that the relevant team is notified."